Apple · Smart Speaker
Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
~C$299
The Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) delivers room-filling sound with deep bass from a high-excursion woofer and five tweeters. Room sensing technology uses the built-in accelerometer and microphones to detect nearby surfaces and adjust audio in real time. It serves as a HomeKit and Matter home hub with Thread border router support. Paired with a second HomePod in stereo, the sound rivals dedicated bookshelf speakers. As Apple TV 4K rear surrounds, they create a convincing home theatre experience.
Read on Celmin Magazine →Pros
- + Exceptional sound quality
- + Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
- + Smart home hub (Thread/Matter)
- + Room sensing technology
- + Intercom feature
Cons
- - Only works with Apple ecosystem
- - Siri limitations
- - No Bluetooth audio input
- - No line-in
Key Specs
- Dimensions
- 6.6 x 5.6 inches
- Weight
- 5.16 lbs
- Woofer
- 4-inch
- Tweeters
- 5 beamforming
- Smart Home
- HomeKit, Matter, Thread
- Connectivity
- WiFi 5, Thread, UWB
- Voice Assistant
- Siri
Our Verdict
The best smart speaker for Apple households. Incredible sound and a capable smart home hub in one.
Best For
Apple ecosystem users who want premium sound and smart home control
How It Compares
| Spec | Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) | Sonos Era 100 | Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ~C$299 | ~C$249 | ~C$340 |
| Woofer | 4-inch | 1 | — |
| Tweeters | 5 beamforming | 2 | — |
| Smart Home | HomeKit, Matter, Thread | — | Zigbee, Matter, WiFi |
| Connectivity | WiFi 5, Thread, UWB | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 | — |
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — | — |
| Dimensions | — | 7.18 x 4.72 x 5.14 in | — |
| Voice Assistants | — | Alexa, Sonos Voice | — |
| Camera | — | — | 13MP |
| Display | — | — | 10.1 inch HD |
| Speaker | — | — | 2x tweeters + woofer |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use it with Spotify?
You can AirPlay Spotify from your iPhone/Mac, but there is no native Spotify integration via Siri.
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